Hinoki Cypress ‘Nana Gracilis’ | Plant Profile

Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis) come in all shapes and sizes, with a multitude of cultivars to choose from.

Wild specimens of Hinoki Cypress stand up to 130′ tall, though many ornamental varieties have been cultivated to fit the landscape as featured plants. ‘Nana Gracilis’ is a very small ornamental variety and are commonly used as decorative pieces near houses or fences.

‘Nana Gracilis’ are an extremely slow-growing variety and will require little maintenance, though they are not as hardy as many native evergreen trees. Problems of root rot, excessive moisture and high wind exposure can damage them.

They are best used selectively in the landscape as an aesthetic planting, and are insignificant as green screens or wildlife habitats.